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International Marijuana Legality

Understanding the legal status of marijuana across different countries can be complex. Our comprehensive guide breaks down the legality of recreational and medical marijuana in various countries, helping you stay informed about the latest international laws and regulations.

Country-by-Country Legality

  • Afghanistan

    🚭 Illegal

  • Albania

    💊 Medical

  • Algeria

    🚭 Illegal

  • Angola

    🚭 Illegal

  • Argentina

    💊 Medical

  • Armenia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Australia

    ðŸŠī Legal in ACT only💊 Medical📝 Varies by state

  • Austria

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Bahamas

    🚭 Illegal

  • Bangladesh

    🚭 Illegal

  • Barbados

    💊 Medical

  • Belarus

    🚭 Illegal

  • Belgium

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Belize

    📝 Decriminalized

  • Bermuda

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Bhutan

    🚭 Illegal

  • Bolivia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Brazil

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Bulgaria

    🚭 Illegal

  • Canada

    ðŸŠī Fully Legal💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Chile

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • China

    🚭 Illegal

  • Colombia

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Cook Islands

    🚭 Illegal

  • Congo

    🚭 Illegal

  • Costa Rica

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Croatia

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Cuba

    📝 Decriminalized

  • Czech Republic

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Denmark

    💊 Medical

  • Dominican Republic

    🚭 Illegal

  • Ecuador

    💊 Medical

  • Egypt

    🚭 Illegal

  • Estonia

    💊 Medical

  • Ethiopia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Fiji

    🚭 Illegal

  • Finland

    💊 Medical

  • France

    💊 Limited

  • Georgia

    ðŸŠī Fully Legal📝 Decriminalized

  • Germany

    ðŸŠī Fully Legal💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Ghana

    🚭 Illegal

  • Greece

    💊 Medical

  • Greenland

    🚭 Illegal

  • Grenada

    🚭 Illegal

  • Guatemala

    🚭 Illegal

  • Haiti

    🚭 Illegal

  • Honduras

    🚭 Illegal

  • Hong Kong

    🚭 Illegal

  • Hungary

    🚭 Illegal

  • Iceland

    🚭 Illegal

  • India

    🚭 Illegal

  • Indonesia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Iran

    🚭 Illegal

  • Iraq

    🚭 Illegal

  • Ireland

    💊 Limited

  • Israel

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Italy

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Jamaica

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Japan

    🚭 Illegal

  • Jordan

    🚭 Illegal

  • Kenya

    🚭 Illegal

  • Kuwait

    🚭 Illegal

  • Laos

    🚭 Illegal

  • Latvia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Lebanon

    💊 Medical

  • Liberia

    💊 Medical

  • Libya

    🚭 Illegal

  • Liechtenstein

    🚭 Illegal

  • Lithuania

    🚭 Illegal

  • Luxembourg

    ðŸŠī Limited💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Madagascar

    🚭 Illegal

  • Malawi

    💊 Medical

  • Malaysia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Maldives

    🚭 Illegal

  • Malta

    ðŸŠī Fully Legal💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Marshall Islands

    🚭 Illegal

  • Mexico

    ðŸŠī Fully Legal💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Micronesia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Moldova

    📝 Decriminalized

  • Monaco

    🚭 Illegal

  • Morocco

    💊 Medical

  • Myanmar

    🚭 Illegal

  • Namibia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Nepal

    🚭 Illegal

  • Netherlands

    ðŸŠī Tolerated💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • New Zealand

    💊 Medical

  • Nicaragua

    🚭 Illegal

  • Nigeria

    🚭 Illegal

  • North Macedonia

    💊 Medical

  • Norway

    💊 Medical

  • Pakistan

    🚭 Illegal

  • Panama

    💊 Medical

  • Paraguay

    📝 Decriminalized

  • Peru

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Philippines

    💊 Limited

  • Poland

    💊 Medical

  • Portugal

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Qatar

    🚭 Illegal

  • Romania

    💊 Limited

  • Russia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Rwanda

    💊 Medical

  • Samoa

    🚭 Illegal

  • Saudi Arabia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Seychelles

    🚭 Illegal

  • Singapore

    🚭 Illegal

  • Slovakia

    🚭 Illegal

  • Slovenia

    💊 Limited📝 Decriminalized

  • South Africa

    ðŸŠī Private use only💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Spain

    ðŸŠī Private use only💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Sweden

    💊 Limited

  • Switzerland

    💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Taiwan

    🚭 Illegal

  • Thailand

    ðŸŠī Fully Legal💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Turkey

    💊 Limited

  • United Arab Emirates

    🚭 Illegal

  • Ukraine

    💊 Medical

  • United Kingdom

    💊 Limited

  • United States

    ðŸŠī Varies by state 💊 Varies by state

    See our full guide to Marijuana legality by state →

  • Uruguay

    ðŸŠī Fully Legal💊 Medical📝 Decriminalized

  • Vanuatu

    💊 Medical

  • Venezuela

    🚭 Illegal

  • Vietnam

    🚭 Illegal

  • Zambia

    💊 Medical

  • Zimbabwe

    💊 Medical

Source: Wikipedia

Last updated: October 1, 2024

International Drug Conventions

While some countries have legalized or decriminalized marijuana, international drug control treaties still classify it as a controlled substance. This creates a complex global landscape that affects everything from personal use to international trade and diplomacy.

Understanding Our International Legality Labels

ðŸŠī Fully Legal
Both recreational (adult-use) and medical marijuana are legal in this country.
ðŸŠī Limited
Recreational use is legal under specific conditions or in certain regions.
💊 Medical
Medical use of marijuana is legal with a doctor's recommendation.
💊 Limited
Medical use is allowed under specific conditions or in certain regions.
📝 Decriminalized
Possession of small amounts may result in fines or citations instead of criminal charges.
📝 Limited
Decriminalization applies under specific conditions or in certain regions.
↓💊 Low THC Medical
Only low-THC cannabis products are legally available for medical use.
🚭 Illegal
Both recreational and medical use of marijuana are prohibited under national law.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice. Laws and regulations regarding marijuana can change rapidly and vary significantly between jurisdictions. We strongly recommend that you conduct your own research and consult with local legal professionals or authorities for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding marijuana laws in your area. Always comply with local laws and regulations.

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